But Coppell has issued a “hands off” message to top- flight clubs and insisted only daft offers will convince him to part with his players.[>

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He said: “I want to get a message across that I don’t want any of my players to go. There’s been a certain amount of hovering but I would hope the teams respect our situation now the season has started.[>

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“Our squad has been there since May 13 and the last thing any manager wants is a last-minute rush because the Premier League kicks off next week.[>